Recent News
Aug. 07, 2020
DHSS launches new electronic COVID-19 case reporting system
Jul. 27, 2020
Missouri pediatricians and state health department encourage parents to seek preventative care
Jul. 24, 2020
$20 million in CARES Act funding authorized for Missouri’s home and community based services providers
Jul. 24, 2020
DHSS issues five new medical marijuana facility licenses
Jul. 21, 2020
COVID-19 testing available to state legislators during special session
Jul. 16, 2020
Community COVID-19 testing events continue throughout Missouri
Jul. 10, 2020
Missouri's rate of opioid deaths decreasing
Jul. 09, 2020
Missouri officials release CARES Act funding “toolkit” for local governments
Jul. 08, 2020
DHSS releases results of COVID-19 testing events held in southwest Missouri
Jul. 01, 2020
Missouri’s Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review board publishes first annual maternal mortality report
Jun. 23, 2020
Health authorities respond to outbreak in southwest Missouri
Jun. 23, 2020
Community COVID-19 testing events continue throughout Missouri
Jun. 22, 2020
Protect yourself from tick and mosquito bites this summer
Jun. 19, 2020
DHSS launches investigation into fraudulent medical marijuana certifications
Jun. 16, 2020
First medical marijuana facilities in Missouri complete commencement inspections
Jun. 15, 2020
Guidance for visitations transitions at Missouri long-term care facilities
Jun. 05, 2020
Missouri’s medical marijuana program publishes first annual report
Jun. 04, 2020
Community COVID-19 testing events continue throughout Missouri
Jun. 01, 2020
Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs
May. 25, 2020
Statement from Dr. Randall Williams, Director of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
May. 23, 2020
State continues refinements to COVID-19 dashboard
May. 22, 2020
Community COVID-19 sampling events to be conducted throughout Missouri
May. 15, 2020
Officials distribute antiviral treatment to hospitals throughout Missouri
May. 15, 2020
Missouri launches online one-stop-shop for PPE needs
May. 01, 2020
Additional COVID-19 results in from asymptomatic testing from Buchanan County food plant
Apr. 30, 2020
Initial COVID-19 results in from asymptomatic testing from Buchanan County food plant
Apr. 23, 2020
Missouri’s expanded testing strategy rolled out in Buchanan County
Apr. 23, 2020
Increased testing capacity allows Missouri to expand criteria for patient testing
Apr. 14, 2020
DHSS settles two medical marijuana facility appeals
Apr. 13, 2020
Recovered COVID-19 patients encouraged to donate plasma to treat current patients
Apr. 02, 2020
Waivers provide greater access to delivery of health care by advanced practice registered nurses
Mar. 28, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Available for First Responders and Health Care Workers
Mar. 24, 2020
Missouri leaders protect food supply, agriculture businesses
Mar. 24, 2020
WIC operations continue in Missouri
Mar. 23, 2020
DHSS emphasizes importance of individuals decreasing potential exposure to COVID-19
Mar. 19, 2020
Missouri officials take regulatory action to address child care needs amid COVID-19 outbreak
Mar. 14, 2020
Missouri’s fifth case of COVID-19 reported in Greene County
Mar. 14, 2020
Presumptive positive COVID-19 case announced in Henry County
Mar. 12, 2020
Missouri WIC issues first eWIC cards
Mar. 11, 2020
Missouri opens novel coronavirus information hotline
Mar. 03, 2020
DHSS releases draft rule revisions and new FAQs for medical marijuana
Feb. 28, 2020
CDC releases revised COVID-19 guidance for health care professionals
Feb. 11, 2020
Missouri is ‘high performer’ in public health emergency preparedness
Feb. 10, 2020
Missouri DHSS and partners continue planning and preparing for novel coronavirus
Jan. 31, 2020
DHSS issues certifications for medical marijuana seed-to-sale entities
Jan. 31, 2020
State seeks organizations to provide nutritious meals to children during summer month
Jan. 27, 2020
DHSS provides update on novel coronavirus (nCoV)
Jan. 23, 2020
DHSS issues licenses for medical marijuana dispensary facilities
Jan. 22, 2020
Missouri DHSS monitors novel coronavirus
Jan. 10, 2020
DHSS continues to urge flu vaccination
Jan. 10, 2020
DHSS issues licenses for medical marijuana-infused products manufacturing facilities
Dec. 26, 2019
DHSS issues licenses for medical marijuana cultivation facilities
Dec. 23, 2019
DHSS announces certification of medical marijuana transportation facilities
Dec. 23, 2019
WIC Continues to Improve the Health of Missouri’s Women, Infants, and Children
Dec. 19, 2019
DHSS issues certifications of medical marijuana testing facilities
Dec. 17, 2019
DHSS announces public forum on medical marijuana vaping issues
Dec. 09, 2019
First flu-associated deaths reported in Missouri
Dec. 05, 2019
DHSS announces timing for medical marijuana facility license issuance